Will “Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
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“Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers” will almost certainly be replaced by robots.
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Job Description
Assist patrons at entertainment events by performing duties, such as collecting admission tickets and passes from patrons, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest rooms and telephones.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-3031.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 21,740.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 10.00
- Currently, there are 117,920 people on this job
Also Known As…
- Visitor Services Specialist
- Visitor Services Representative
- Visitor Services Associate
- Visitor Services Assistant
- Usher
- Ticket Taker
- Ticket Attendant
- Lobby Attendant
- Event Staff
- Docent
- Volunteer Services Specialist
- Visitor Services Technician
- Visitor Services Coordinator
- Visitor Service Assistant
- Ticket Collector
- Theater Usher
- Spot Worker
- Spot Man
- Program Attendant
- Press Box Custodian
- Official Greeter
- Museum Host/Hostess
- Lodge Attendant
- House Manager
- Head Usher
- Gate Tender
- Gate Clerk
- Gate Attendant
- Event Attendant
- Drive-in Theater Attendant
- Doorperson
- Door Tender
- Door Captain
- Door Attendant
- Concessionist
- Children's Attendant
- Attractions Associate
- Admittance Attendant
Tasks for “Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers”
- Verify credentials of patrons desiring entrance into press box and permit only authorized persons to enter.
- Assist patrons in finding seats, lighting the way with flashlights, if necessary.
- Search for lost articles or for parents of lost children.
- Sell or collect admission tickets, passes, or facility memberships from patrons at entertainment events.
- Examine tickets or passes to verify authenticity, using criteria such as color or date issued.
- Work with others to change advertising displays.
- Provide assistance with patrons' special needs, such as helping those with wheelchairs.
- Maintain order and ensure adherence to safety rules.
- Manage informational kiosks or displays of event signs or posters.
- Greet patrons attending entertainment events.
- Settle seating disputes or help solve other customer concerns.
- Manage inventory or sale of artist merchandise.
- Page individuals wanted at the box office.
- Count and record number of tickets collected.
- Guide patrons to exits or provide other instructions or assistance in case of emergency.
- Lead tours and answer visitors' questions about the exhibits.
- Give door checks to patrons who are temporarily leaving establishments.
- Schedule or manage staff, such as volunteer usher corps.
- Operate refreshment stands during intermission or obtain refreshments for press box patrons during performances.
- Distribute programs to patrons.
- Clean facilities.
- Assist patrons by giving directions to points in or outside of the facility or providing information about local attractions.
- Refuse admittance to undesirable persons or persons without tickets or passes.
Related Technology & Tools
- Hand-held flashlights
- Two way radios
- First aid kits
- Fire extinguishers
- Electronic ticket scanners
- Facility maps
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Windows Mobile
- Microsoft Excel
- Ticket scanning software
- Ticket Alternative Express Entry